The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) is accepting applications for its Neuroscience Training Grants 2026. This grant supports early-career neuroscientists who want to attend eligible neuroscience training courses or schools.
Specifically, the program helps cover costs linked to course participation. These may include registration fees, travel, accommodation, and local expenses. Eligible courses must start between 1 July and 31 December 2026.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
Grant Location: International; open to applicants worldwide. Eligible courses must start between 1 July and 31 December 2026.
Award Provider: International Brain Research Organization
About the Grant
IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants provide funding for early-career neuroscientists to attend neuroscience training courses or schools. According to the official program summary, the grant covers eligible costs directly associated with attending a neuroscience training course.
In addition, the funding may be used for registration fees, travel, accommodation, and local expenses. The maximum grant amount depends on the applicant’s region of residence.
- Africa: 5,000 USD
- Asia-Pacific: 3,000 USD
- Latin America: 3,000 USD
- Pan-Europe: 4,500 USD
- US/Canada: 4,000 USD
IBRO states that 80% of the grant is paid two months before the course start date. Then, the remaining 20% is paid after course completion and submission of the required documents.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be PhD students or early-career postdoctoral fellows
- For postdoctoral applicants, be within 5 years of starting the first postdoctoral fellowship
- Plan to attend a neuroscience training course starting between 1 July and 31 December 2026
- Apply for a course that is not an IBRO-Supported School, as these are not considered under this program
In addition, IBRO prioritizes funding for applicants from underrepresented or under-resourced backgrounds. Preference may also be given to applicants who can use IBRO funds as matching funds.
Grant Amount: Africa: 5,000 USD; Asia-Pacific: 3,000 USD; Latin America: 3,000 USD; Pan-Europe: 4,500 USD; US/Canada: 4,000 USD
Project Duration: For neuroscience training courses starting between 1 July and 31 December 2026.
Funding Scope: Covers eligible costs directly associated with attending a neuroscience training course, including registration fees, travel, accommodation, and local expenses.
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the online application through the IBRO application portal. You should be ready to provide the required information and supporting materials.
Required documents and items listed in the validated information include:
- Applicant details
- Course description
- Impact statement
- At least one letter of reference
- Budget request
- Course acceptance letter
- Certificate of attendance/completion
- Grant report
If selected, grantees are expected to provide the course acceptance letter within the specified time period, attend the training course, submit a certificate of attendance or completion after the course, and send the required grant report.
👉 Visit the official grant page for details
